Compliment (Verb)
Meaning 1
Express respect or esteem for.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her colleagues compliment the team leader for his brilliant strategic plan that resulted in the company's significant profit increase.
- The crowd compliment the renowned pianist with thunderous applause after her soul-stirring performance.
- At the award ceremony, the keynote speaker compliment the laureates for their tireless efforts in advancing the field of medical science.
- Her neighbors compliment the couple for their beautiful garden that they carefully tend to every day.
- The fans compliment the legendary singer for her powerful voice that has been touching hearts for generations.
Meaning 2
Say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He complimented her on her last physics paper.
- The teacher complimented the student on his excellent presentation skills.
- Her boss complimented her on a job well done during the meeting.
- She complimented him on his sense of style after he changed into his new suit.
- The art critic complimented the painter on the use of colors in her latest masterpiece.